Ashley Arcenaux
New Orleans
Summary
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through 3 years of experience as a CAN and 3 years as a PCA/DSW. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. CPR and first-aid certified (current).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Volunteer of American
New Orleans, LA
05.2018 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
- Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital’s three-hour Patient Safety Training Program.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients’ status.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Contin-U-Care Outreach
New Orleans, LA
01.2010 - Current
- Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
- Coutin-u-care outreach 2006-2008 left
Sales Manager
Super 10
New Orleans, LA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- In charge of personnel management, to include hiring, firing, scheduling and training.
- Completed all relevant paperwork to include daily and week ending paperwork.
- Maintained inventory, banking and cash transactions, and ordering and stocking merchandise.
- Provided excellent customer service.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Kenner Health Intuition
Kenner, LAAlcee Fortier Senior High School
New Orleans, LA05.2003
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Volunteer of American
05.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Contin-U-Care Outreach
01.2010 - Current
Sales Manager
Super 10
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Kenner Health Intuition
Alcee Fortier Senior High School